Café MilanoPleasant ExperienceLovely restaurant, impeccable service. I did notice thought that everyone around us was receiving an olive dish with fresh bread. Our table was never offered either olives or bread. Disappointed. Hope we do next time.6/9/2013 12:00:00 AMServiceIt was an outstanding resturant but the service was lacking.6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMElegant Lunch for special occassionI did not eat dinner there but understand it too is delicious Loved every moment of my elegant dining--food, service and ambience6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat for couples or groupsAfter just thoroughly enjoying our Saturday night dinner for 14, I can say without a doubt that Cafe Milano is the right choice for any size party.
The food is always great and the service could not have been better.
Throw in a great location and the constant celebrity spotting and no other restaurant comes close.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMFunThe food here was great
I would certainly come back
Don't skip on dessert.5/29/2013 12:00:00 AMgood food, mediocre servicegood food, mediocre service apart from the sommelier who was very very good.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMPretty good but no candle for B-dayThe food was good, as usual. My scallops were excellent, and pea risotto was so so. Orange creme brûlée was way too sour to enjoy it. My hubby's food was good and so was my friend's. I have to not that it was my husband's birthday dinner. I did write that when I was making a reservation via OpenTable and I mentioned that to our waiter too. The result? None. No candle or a flower with dessert, absolutely nothing to make it a a but extra special. I probably should have simply asked the waiter for a candle but most restaurants just do it as long as you mention birthday. I was a bit disappointed. Otherwise, the food was good and so was ambiance.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMCafe Milano is fine. The pounded,Cafe Milano is fine. The pounded, unbreaded veal chop is excellent...most of the other food is very good. Portions can be too large. The wine list is OK but very expensive. There are relatively few items in a comfortable price range. This probably reflects its power Washington clientele. It is festive, and we go back several times a year, but one often wonders why because the food is not remarkable, the wait staff slightly pretentious, and the noise can be overwhelming.5/21/2013 12:00:00 AMworld class Italian foodMy wife and I travel a lot, and my wife is Italian. She is an excellent home chef as well. Cafe Milano is an outstanding, world class Italian restaurant. The dishes are all excellent. Very European feel. Late at night it can get a little noisy, bar scene very active...esp on Thursdays Fridays after 10PM...but food very consistent and all excellent. Service very prompt...unless dining at an off hour you need reservations. Occasional sightings of politicians...enjoy...5/20/2013 12:00:00 AMGWU Graduation CelebrationWe dined here on Sunday as a party of 7 to celebrate my son's graduation for GWU. The food was delicious and the service attentive without being intrusive. We would highly recommend Cafe Milano for a celebratory dinner!5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding restaurant withOutstanding restaurant with great staff. Thank You5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, great atmosphereThe food was great and the service just perfect. We had a table on the patio and it was very nice.
i would recommend it to anyone who wants to add an Italian/European touch to a Georgetown visit...5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMHighlight of our DC tripEverything about our dinner at Cafe Milano was fabulous! From our seating under the canopy along the sidewalk, to the attentive but unobtrusive service, to the yummy desserts matched with perfect liqueurs every detail was perfect. We were celebrating my husband's graduation from George Washington University and this was a great way to do it. It was pricey but worth every penny.5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMROMANTIC LUNCHMy gf and I had a great romantic lunch here. Service was prompt without ever being in the way. Sea bass, shrimp and the mussel appetizer were all great. Server's advice on wines was helpful.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMFavorite restaurantWe always eat at Cafe Milano for special occasions. Delectable food and teriffic atmosphere.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMAs always - very goodMy wife and I always enjoy Cafe Milano. The energy is there but the food is the real prize.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMThe atmosphere was more formalThe atmosphere was more formal than we expected, but perhaps since it was graduation weekend, many were dressed up. Men were in suits and jackets. Its not that we were not dressed up, but we thought the atmosphere would be more casual. Since the Obama's ate there, we thought the service would be more attentive. It felt a bit rushed.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMSuch a fun lunch at a wonderfulSuch a fun lunch at a wonderful restaurant. The food was outstanding, the wine memorable and the atmosphere convivial. The wait staff made sure our table was in te shade and were ever present it not intrusive. A great time was had by all!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMPopular stopOverall a hood experience. Food was good. Staff very friendly however on occasion took a bit to get the attention of our waiter, however very friendly. Very hot spot..crowded packed with beautiful people.5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMLOVE The Soups!Great vegetable based soups...without cream! Great tomato sauces as well for the pastas and seafood dishes.5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMLike a Striesand concertReally expensive, and the food was good, but not THAT good. There are too many exceptional dining experiences in Baltimore/Washington that feature food just a good, if not better for half the price. It was really noisy. Why does restauranteurs think this is a good thing? Even if I go to an exceptional restaurant but I can't hear my table mates, I won't go back.5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMDinner before a showWe went for a relatively early dinner before attending a show. The wait staff was quite attentive to our timing. My Branzino was expertly deboned tableside. Both of our entrees were delicious and piping hot.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMSubstance behind the hypeIf you're wondering if this place is all that, yes it is. The food is amazing and well worth it. The servers though a bit aloof are excellent and do warm up. The atmosphere is definitely a see and be seen but everyone's in on the joke. Had a wonderful time despite not seeing any "famous" people!5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMClient DinnerI took a client here for dinner that was from Boston. We were all impressed with the appetizers, dessert and wine selection but unimpressed with the main dishes. I would go again but sit at the bar for an appetizer and great glass of wine.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMOur experience at Cafe MilanoOur experience at Cafe Milano was excellent. The food was wonderful and service was perfect. We were there early on a Saturday evening and my only concern was that tables are placed very close to each other and it was a bit loud.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a good restaurant choiceAlways a good restaurant choice for great food, excellent service, and energertic atmosphere!4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMI love this place. It is soI love this place. It is so energetic, always nice crowd. The food is good, however my cod was so so. But it is not typical. And the rest of dinner was real good. I would definitely recommend it. We arrived early, but were sited. The service was great.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMEspecially nice to to haveEspecially nice to to have Nidel (spelling unsure) as our server. He is a real credit to Cafe Milano. Terrific attitude, excellent knowledge, friendly and helpful without being aggressive. A real pro.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is a very good ItalianThis is a very good Italian restaurant in Georgetown. The food is good however it can be very loud.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was delicious! We lovedIt was delicious! We loved everything if I had one complaint it would be that I wanted a good glass of champagn and the only one they had was $30 a glass. I think $20-25 would be except able. Luckly the waiter told us ahead.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is becoming one of ourThis is becoming one of our favorite places. Food and service great without the past snootiness4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMThank you for a wonderfulThank you for a wonderful 30th anniversary celebration. The spinach salad and the grouper were fabulous.
We will look forward to our next visit even though we are from Kentucky!4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMAlthough we wanted to sitAlthough we wanted to sit outside as we noted on our reservation, we needed a heater that was filled with propane! It was chilly and other customers were complaining, too. We had very sparse service. I have been there twice before and the service has been great. This time, it was not! Although it was only 8:00 pm on a Friday, the fish of the day was gone. I substituted a delicious osso buco with risotto and it was great! We tried a new wine recommended by the sommelier and it was very good. All in all, even the food and wine would have been better if our comfort level had been good!4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMIt may not be the best ItalianIt may not be the best Italian fare in town but it makes up for it with the ambiance. If the weather permits, definitely request the patio!4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, ok serviceFood was absolutely outstanding. Service varied. We asked to be seated outside but ended up in a windy shaded area so before ordering our meal we asked to move inside. The restaurant was not busy and it was early in the evening. It seemed to be a hassle to them to move us inside and many people got involved. When they did finally move us they put us next to the table that has extra supplies such as plates, napkins, bread, etc. It was a very high traffic area. Just seemed like they could have put a little more effort into a better table. One party at our table was even hit in the head by passing service staff who did not acknowledge it. Other staff were very accommodating and checked on us frequently.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMCafe Milano is a great restaurantCafe Milano is a great restaurant in terms of service and ambiance. The food was good but pricey for Italian cuisine. I would recommend it for special occasions.4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMOur fifth time back here forOur fifth time back here for Easter brunch and once again the service and food were outstanding. Fortunately, we were seating outside the main room, which is a touch noisy.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMI had a fab meal. While planningI had a fab meal. While planning my visit to Washington DC I looked up "Best Restaurants in Georgetown" I wasn't dissapointed. My daughter and I arrived and were seated at a nice table within a few minutes, our host and waiter were inpeccable. The food was perfectly cooked and the sauces were light and perfectly seasoned.
Dessert, a favourite course, was sublime, I couldnt ask for better.
I live in San Francisco, a great "Food Town" so i was impressed with the freshness, quality of ingrediants and the service we received.
Cafe Milano will be top of my list on my next visit to Wash. DC.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had an early dinner andWe had an early dinner and noise was very low. By the time we left around 7pm was getting pretty noisy but worth it. Food was excellent - portions on the smaller side but the quality and selection outstanding. Highly recommend this restaurant.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a great time at CafeWe had a great time at Cafe Milano. Arrived on a busy Friday night and asked that we get a table away from the busy bar. We are not regulars, but the staff could not have been more accommodating. We did have to wait a bit, but that was to be expected. Food was very good and the wait staff attentive. Would highly recommend for a classic Washington night out on the town.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMHad a overall great experience.Had a overall great experience. Amazing how this restaurant kept up the status after all the years.
True Washington D.C. staple.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMGo there!Unfortunately, did not get a table in the main dining room, but other than that it was a great place for dinner3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMGREAT EXPERIENCE FOOD WASGREAT EXPERIENCE FOOD WAS PERFECT ,WE HAD A RESERVATION AT 8 OCLOCK AND OUR TABLE WAS READY WHEN WE ARRIVED.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was wonderful. ServiceFood was wonderful. Service was very attentive. But the noise at the bar was overwhelming all evening long.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMService was outstanding, veryService was outstanding, very attentive and great recommendations3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMMy wife had the Osso Buco--outstandMy wife had the Osso Buco--outstanding. I had the papparadella ragu--very good. For apps, I had the proscuitto--outstanding! She had the salad--OK. The waiter recommended an outstanding red wine--Italo Merlot. Unfortunately, it does not seem to be available on the retail market--we'd love to be able to have it at home. Service was excellent--the waiter noticed that our apps were delivered very quickly--he asked if we wanted to slow things down, which we did. Very perceptive of him.2/16/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfection in DC at Cafe Milano!!Cafe Milano again impressed me going way beyond expectations. Going out on Valentine's can be a questionable call, but my friend and I wanted to live it up. It was her first time there and she wants to return immediately. Although packed, we were treated as if we were the only customers, the service and attention to detail was exemplory. We were promptly seated by the windows at 7pm as per my request, and our meal was divine. The calimari and zucchini is a must; between the new veal pepperadelle pasta dish I had (a recommendation from our server) and my friends spicy lobster, desserts to die for, and a bottle of wine that not only was affordable but excellent! I am out of room- but perfection does exist in DC dining at Cafe Milano!!2/14/2013 12:00:00 AMSuperb creative Italian foodSuperb creative Italian food served in intimate setting!
Overall excellent dining experience !1/31/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Italian in DCLove cafe Milano and Laurant....one of the hosts. Great food and service. Go for any of the specials on the menu that day. I've never gone wrong. We also enjoy eating at the bar. Happy to see they upped the food quantity.1/4/2013 12:00:00 AM